Emissions Related DTCs
Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type A
The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the
diagnostic runs and fails.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type B
The control module illuminates the MIL on the second consecutive ignition cycle
that the diagnostic runs and fails.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type B1
• | The following applies to misfire DTCs: |
- | If the control module detects a low level or an emission level misfire
condition during 2 consecutive trips, the control module illuminates the MIL. |
- | If the control module detects a high level or catalyst damaging misfire,
the control module flashes the MIL at a rate of once per second. |
- | If the control module detects a misfire during 2 non-consecutive
trips, the stored conditions are compared with the current conditions. The control
module illuminates the MIL when the following conditions occur: |
• | The engine load is within 10 percent of the previous test that
failed. |
• | The engine speed is within 375 RPM of the previous test that failed. |
• | The engine coolant temperature is in the same range of the previous test
that failed. |
• | The following applies to fuel trim DTCs: |
- | If the control module detects a fuel trim condition during 2 consecutive
trips, the control module illuminates the MIL. |
- | If the control module detects a fuel trim condition during 2 non-consecutive
trips, the stored conditions are compared with the current conditions. The control
module illuminates the MIL when the following conditions occur: |
• | The engine load is within 10 percent of the previous test that
failed. |
• | The engine speed is within 375 RPM of the previous test that failed. |
• | The engine coolant temperature is in the same range of the previous test
that failed. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC - Type A or Type B
• | The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive ignition
cycles, when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | An active DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures
are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
• | Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC. |
Non-Emissions Related DTCs
Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type C
• | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic
runs and fails. |
• | The MIL will not illuminate. |
• | The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC - Type C
• | A last test failed, or active DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and
passes. |
• | Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC. |